The Spanish minor will help students develop and perfect the four language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. It will also expand their knowledge of Spanish and Spanish American history, culture, civilization, and literature. Regardless of the courses chosen, students will become well acquainted with the historical and contemporary lives of Hispanics in the U.S. and will gain a valuable advantage in the workplace.

The growing population of Hispanics in the U.S. makes theability to speak, understand, read, and write Spanish more of a necessity. TheSpanish minor can enhance the chances of obtaining employment in careerswhere knowing Spanish is a must as well as where knowing Spanish becomes a unique advantage. Spanish fluency makes job applicants more desirable as they can communicate with a wider group of consumers and clients in a growing global economy.

A Spanish minor and the languageand cultural skills you acquire willallow you to work more effectivelywith Spanish speakers in different situations. Students will also acquire acultural sensibility that will make interactions with the targetpopulation smooth andproductive.

This minor will beespecially helpful to thosemajoring in fields related to healthcare, education, business, social services, and law enforcement wherebilingual skills will prove vital in reaching all constituents effectively.